Essay
Factors influencing ageing
- Institution
- OCR
A look at the different factors that could speed up the process of ageing
[Show more]
Content preview
Bethany tulloch3214
23rd January
Unit 21
P2; Explain the factors influencing ageing
As people start to age, their lives begin to change which may influence how fast their body
starts to age. These could include things such as retirement, bereavement which both could
affect ageing significantly. In this report I will look at the factors that influence ageing and
what happens to them once they do. Some factors I will include is vulnerability, stress and
isolation.
Activities
As people start to grow old, they are less likely to participate in activities. This could increase
ageing as the body won't be able to work properly. The elderly may not want to participate
as it may hurt, if they have a certain illness which prohibits movement. There is also
access many elderly people will not be able to access activity centres. They also may
suffer from depression or other mental illness this could make them feel like they cannot go
out.
For example Mollie is 76 years old she lives on her own which could increase her loneliness
as she is separate from her friends and family, however she is less active this would weaken
the immune system and not building up muscles this could be dangerous for Mollie as she
could eventually have to be moved into a care home as would be unable to walk up or down
the stairs, which could make her more codependent.
Loneliness
When people age, they may be less inclined to leave their houses as they may have mobility
problems such as arthritis which hinders the likelihood of leaving their houses. This means
they are less likely to socialise which would increase loneliness. Another factor contributing
to loneliness, is depression or another mental illness such as anxiety, this could cause them
to isolate themselves as they do not want to leave the house or visit anyone this therefore
increases the chance of them becoming introverted and lonely.
For example Jake is a resident at a nursing home, he is quite disabled and has been put into
a care home however he does not like it. This could cause Jake to become more withdrawn
from the other residents and staff which would be detrimental to his mental health. Jake also
doesn't have any family as his wife died this year and his son moved to hong kong two years
ago. This could cause Jake to become depressed and introverted which could stop him
from participating in activities set by the care home which would mean he would not be
keeping active so his muscles would become weaker. Also he may experience suicidal
thoughts as he is introverted from his friends and family.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Bethany2000. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for £5.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
79202 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy revision notes and other study material for 14 years now